About
My research focuses on the intelligent decision-making for modern distribution networks, integrating advanced AI and OR methods with real-world engineering applications.
Background
2015-2025
Education
B.Eng., M.Eng., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Supervisor: Prof. Tao Yu
2024-2025
Education
Joint Training PhD Student in Electrical Engineering
Supervisor: Prof. Jimmy Peng
2025-Present
Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrical Engineering
Supervisor: Minghao Wang, Yonghua Song's Group
Research Output
Yushen Gong, Wencong Xiao, Tao Yu, Yufeng Wu, Zhenning Pan, Jiang Zeng, Ziyao Wang*, Ruobing Liu. Distribution Network Resilience Enhancement with Coordinated Mobile V2G Stations and Electric Vehicles from Parking Lots . Scientific Reports. 2026.
Yushen Gong, Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang*, Yufeng Wu, Zhenning Pan, Wencong Xiao. Enhancing Resilient Distribution Networks through Proactive Topology Optimization and Robotaxi Dispatch Coordination . International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 176, 111682. 2026.
Yusi Cheng, Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang*, Zongyuan Chen, Wencong Xiao, Zhenning Pan. Reliability-driven Optimal Deployment of Mobile Energy Storage for Coupled Transportation-Power Distribution Network . Applied Energy, 413, 127766. 2026.
Ziyao Wang, Yingrui Zhao, Wei Chen, Yusi Cheng, Jimmy Chih-Hsien Peng. Reliability-driven SOP Siting and Sizing under Multi-line Failure Scenarios in Resource-complementary Island Microgrids . IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing, 11(3), 240-252. 2026.
Yaxiong Wu, Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang*. Spatio-temporal complementarity-driven planning for cost-effective renewable hosting capacity enhancement in flexible power distribution networks . International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 181, 112114. 2026.
Ziyao Wang, Tao Yu, Pengyi Fan, Minghao Wang. Topology-variable-based Reliability Modeling for Optimal Smart Switch Deployment in Flexible Distribution Networks with Scenario-Based Parallel Progressive Hedging Algorithm . Energy Conversion and Management: X, 30, 101596. 2026.
Fengsheng Chen, Zhongan Yu, Ziyao Wang*, Yufeng Wu, Wencong Xiao, Zhenning Pan. Coding Improvement and Application Algorithm for Rapid Distribution Network Fault Reconfiguration . Power System Protection and Control. 2025. (in Chinese).
Pengyi Fan, Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang*, Wencong Xiao, Zhengning Pan. Optimal Deployment of Multi-type Switches in Flexible Distribution Network by Explicitly Integrating Reliability Expressions . Proceedings of the CSEE, 45(18), 7087-7097. 2025. (in Chinese).
Ziyao Wang, Yu Tao, Fan Pengyi, et al.. Optimal Smart Switch Deployment with Tri-Layer Synergized Resilience Enhancement Considering Multiple Heterogeneous Faults . IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 16(5), 3601-3614. 2025.
Pengyi Fan, Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang*, Zhenning Pan, Yufeng Wu. Resilience-Oriented Soft Open Point Deployment with Topology-Variable-Based Frequency Stability Constraints for Distribution Networks . Applied Energy, 394, 126120. 2025.
Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang, Liming Sun, Huazhen Cao, Yaxiong Wu, Yufeng Wu. Key Technologies of Graph-Model-Data Fusion Supporting Digital Planning of New-Type Distribution Networks . Automation of Electric Power Systems, 48(6), 139-153. 2024. (in Chinese).
Yipeng Wang, Tao Yu, Qingquan Luo, Xipeng Liu, Ziyao Wang*, Yufeng Wu, Zhenning Pan. Two-stage Generalizable Approach for Electricity Theft Detection in New Regions . Applied Energy, 365, 123228. 2024.
Ziyao Wang, Dan Lin, Tao Yu, et al.. Explicit Reliability Incorporated Switches Planning of Smart Distribution System with High Flexibility . International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 145, 108629. 2023.
Ziyao Wang, Qingquan Luo, Wencong Xiao, et al.. Key Methods for Artificial Intelligence Recognition of Power Grid Substation Wiring Diagrams . Automation of Electric Power Systems, 47(2), 115-124. 2023. (in Chinese).
Xingyu Qiu, Yufeng Wu, Ziyao Wang, Tao Yu, Keying Wang, Zhenning Pan. Optimal Capacity Configuration Method for Microgrids Considering Grid-connected and Islanded Frequency Constraints . Power System Protection and Control, 51(21), 166-177. 2023. (in Chinese).
Ziyao Wang, Lipeng Zhong, Zhenning Pan, et al.. Optimal Double Q AC-DC Hybrid Distribution System Planning with Explicit Topology-variable-based Reliability Assessment . Applied Energy, 322, 119438. 2022.
Ziyao Wang, Dan Lin, Guangxuan Zeng, Tao Yu. A Practical Large-Scale Distribution Network Planning Model Based on Elite Ant-Q . IEEE Access, 8, 58912-58922. 2020.
Ziyao Wang, Junbin Chen, Dan Lin, Guangxuan Zeng, Tao Yu. Double Q Planning Model for Medium Voltage Distribution Network Based on Elite Ant-Q Algorithm . Electric Power Automation Equipment, 40(11), 32-39. 2020. (in Chinese).
Pengyi Fan, Tao Yu, Zhenning Pan, Ziyao Wang*, Yufeng Wu, Wencong Xiao. A Fast Calculation Method for Assessing Line Fault Outage Factor in Cascading Failures . 2026 IEEE PES International Meeting (PES IM), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1-5. 2026.
Ziyao Wang, Minghao Wang*, Kashem M. Muttaqi, Chang Liu, Tao Yu. Mechanism Design for Demand Response in Flexible Data Center Loads via Indifference Sets. 2026 IEEE Industry Application Society Annual Meeting (IAS), Vancouver, CA. 2026. Accepted.
Wen Yan, Ziyao Wang, Tao Yu, Zhenning Pan. Holomorphic Embedding Power System Security Check Method Based on Compensation Method . China Patent. 2025. Granted.
Patent No.: CN119513463B. Assignee: South China University of Technology. Application date: 2024-10-29. Grant date: 2025-10-03.
Sibo Feng, Tao Yu, Zhenning Pan, Ziyao Wang. Method, Device, Electronic Device, and Medium for Generating an Intelligent Control Task Chain . China Patent. 2025. Granted.
Patent No.: CN119398364B. Assignee: South China University of Technology. Application date: 2024-09-04. Grant date: 2025-09-30.
Wencong Xiao, Junbin Chen, Tao Yu, Qingquan Luo, Zhenning Pan, Ziyao Wang, Yufeng Wu, Zhanhong Huang, Zongyuan Chen, Qingjian Li. Post-disaster Power Distribution Network Power Supply Recovery Method Based on Expert Demonstration Guidance Reinforcement Learning . China Patent. 2025. Granted.
Patent No.: CN118971136B. Assignee: South China University of Technology. Application date: 2024-07-30. Grant date: 2025-11-07.
Wencong Xiao, Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang, Yipeng Wang, Qingquan Luo. Method for Automatically Identifying Connection Relation of Power System Station Wiring Diagrams . China Patent. 2024. Granted.
Patent No.: CN114842494B. Assignee: South China University of Technology. Application date: 2021-12-23. Grant date: 2024-04-05.
Qingquan Luo, Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang, Wencong Xiao, Yipeng Wang. Power Grid Wiring Diagram Primitive Recognition Method Based on Overlapping Sliding Window Mechanism and YOLOV4 . China Patent. 2024. Granted.
Patent No.: CN114359948B. Assignee: South China University of Technology. Application date: 2021-12-23. Grant date: 2024-09-13.
Yipeng Wang, Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang, Qingquan Luo, Wencong Xiao. Identification Method for Characters of Power Grid Wiring Diagram . China Patent. 2023. Granted.
Patent No.: CN114359949B. Assignee: South China University of Technology. Application date: 2021-12-23. Grant date: 2023-04-25.
Junxi Tang, Junxiao Zhang, Chong Gao, Huazhen Cao, Ziyao Wang, Yaxiong Wu, Tianlin Wang, Tao Yu, Xuan He, Hao Li, Ye Huang, Peidong Chen, Yang Li. Planning Method, Device, and Equipment for Distribution Network Wiring Lines . China Patent. 2023. Granted.
Patent No.: CN109936136B. Assignee: Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd.; Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd. Power Grid Planning Research Center; South China University of Technology. Application date: 2019-04-24. Grant date: 2023-01-31.
Ziyao Wang, Tao Yu. Power Distribution Network Planning Method Considering Wiring Mode Topology Constraints . China Patent. 2021. Granted.
Patent No.: CN110197302B. Assignee: South China University of Technology. Application date: 2019-05-30. Grant date: 2021-06-08.
Tao Yu, Ziyao Wang, Liming Sun, et al.. Digital-Intelligent Planning of New-Type Distribution Networks . Science Press, 326 pp.. 2025.
ISBN: 9787030820082.
Research
Digital planning technologies and software systems for smart distribution networks.
Digital Planning Platform
Software Applications
The software systems provide CIM file-based component modeling, automatic modeling based on CSG-GIS, wiring diagram recognition, and interactive planning analysis for real distribution network projects.
These systems have supported AC/DC hybrid PDS planning, low-carbon-oriented PDS planning, and CPS-coordinated PDS planning, and have been widely applied in demonstration projects across China Southern Power Grid and State Grid Corporation of China.
